As much as I believe Jake Matthews is a top tier prospect,   can the Browns afford to put a super premium asset into another Offensive Lineman?    They already have substantial investments in Joe Thomas and Alex Mack.   While Matthews wouldn't command a contract along those lines for a number of seasons due to the changes in the CBA in 2011,  it's still a sizeable investment for a player who won't be playing LT anytime soon if Thomas is relatively healthy.     This is a situation in which the Browns should try to trade down.    The Falcons would seem to be a good trade partner,  as they need a significant upgrade at LT.    So much would depend on how the Falcons rate Matthews,  compared to Taylor Lewan.

 

While I realize Mike Mayock was the analyst on Notre Dame games,   he seems to be higher on Zack Martin than most draft analysts.   Martin's versatility potential  is a huge plus.  But at pick # 9,  would the Bills be maximizing the draft resource?     I greatly respect Mayock's football opinions.  Yet,  it's a question that should be raised.

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